Engineer-Transport - III

Job#: 2060797

Job Description:

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JOB TITLE: Engineer-Transport

Location: Richardson, TX (Hybrid)

30 Month Contract

In-Office Requirement: 1-2 days per week

MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important):

• Experience in the telecommunications industry
• Technical knowledge of long distance, ultra-long haul, and OTN mesh networks
• Equipment knowledge specific to Sonet/SDH, ULH, OTN mesh, and WDM transport
• Vendor-specific knowledge: Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu, and varied long haul networks
• System knowledge: BGW or Granite (XNG), CoFEE (Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS
• Job requirements specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul transport
• Experience managing complex processes and driving results
• Experience with windows-based programs and corporate database systems

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of engineering specs and drawings
• Knowledge and experience with both equipment inventory and design
• Strong working knowledge of legacy network operating systems
• Ability to assess, identify, and mitigate risks that could impact the business or project
• Enjoy analyzing problems with autonomy to select and implement the right solutions
• Work well independently; but also a team player able to ensure best outcomes
• Manage assignments and competing priorities, staying focused on important deadlines
• Experience with windows-based programs and corporate database systems

JOB DUTIES:

• Monitor, plan, implement, test, and turn up Long Distance (LD) Ultra Long Haul (ULH) transport network
• Define, plan, and engineer LD ULH transport system overbuilds, including fiber acquisition, fiber testing, equipment acquisition, equipment install, system test, and turn up
• Deploy fixed grid, flex grid, and next-generation LD ULH transport

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineer LD ULH transport builds
• Respond to high failure rate systems outages
• Free up space and power in support of network growth
• Clear housekeeping order-wire from MDE gear (prerequisite to initiating a decommission project and power down of equipment)
• Identify directional system/solution for new order-wire/housekeeping
• Monitor and plan LD network utilization and expansion
• Engineer and support site decommissioning work
• Maintain equipment inventory records and LD transport in engineering and provisioning database(s)
• Ensure integrity of the system and network through database cleanup
• Work with peers to ensure on-time performance and delivery to support business and customer needs
• Handle escalations and troubleshoot as needed
• Familiarity with field concepts, practices, and procedures
• Stay current on technological evolutions

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or relevant experience
• Five or more years of telecom work experience

LOGISTICS:

• Shift: Standard Day Shift 8 AM - 5 PM
• No weekend work required
• No on-call work required

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.